Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas
Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas offer a tender bite with a gentle chew and clean flavor thanks to canola oil instead of lard. Their slightly puffy texture makes them perfect for wrapping hearty fillings or serving warm alongside stews and grilled meats. Enjoy them fresh off the skillet for tacos, quesadillas, or as a cozy side at dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 2
Stir the water and canola oil together in a separate bowl. Mix this into the flour mixture with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball, adding 1/4 cup water if the dough is too dry.
- 3
Knead the dough until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide it into 14 egg-size balls. Cover the bowl with a cotton towel. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
On a floured work surface, roll 1 ball of dough into an 8-inch tortilla. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 5
Preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla on the hot griddle; cook until browned spots appear, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a cotton towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, stacking them under the towel.
- Calories 170.63 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.63 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 28.89 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.91 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.49 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.67 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.89 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 5.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas is made with 5 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 27 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Canola Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 170.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Canola Oil, Salt, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas?
- About 27 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas healthy?
- Thick, Chewy Flour Tortillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 170.63 calories and 3.63 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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